VY Support

Yacht Crew Visa
& Documentation

Helping Yacht Crew Globally

Maritime Crew Support Services

VY‑Support handles the admin that gets you onboard faster.

We provide crew visa support, Seaman’s Book processing, professional yacht CV services, and coordinated crew travel.

Fast turnarounds, clear checklists, and global coverage from our Cape Town base.

Yacht Visa Support, Globally

Visa Application Assistance

End-to-end seafarer visa support for Seafarer Schengen and other global visa’s.

We manage appointments, documents, travel proofs, and follow‑ups to reduce delays and last‑minute hiccups.

Cape Town base with global coverage.

Certified, submitted, approved.

Seaman Book Applications

We help you apply for SAMSA and other International Seaman’s Books, providing correct forms, bookings, and courier management for first‑time and renewals.

Predictable timelines and status updates.

Professional CV Writing

CV Writing Services

From profile to placement‑ready

Professional Beginner & HOD CV Packages

Role‑targeted, metric‑driven CVs that pass recruiter scans and speak to elite standards. Options for entry‑level and Head of Department. Value-up your LinkedIn profile with a refresh, editable cover letters, NFC cards, business cards (QR Code) and a landing page for increased visibility.

Seafarer Travel & Logistics

Flights | Insurance | Accommodation

Travel & Medical Insurance: Policy guidance and booking for visa compliance and real‑world protection. We match cover to routes, durations, and consulate requirements.

Visa and Travel‑Ready Flights & accommodation: Visa flight reservations and confirmed return journeys at transparent rates. Names, routes, and dates aligned to visa files and joining schedules.

Testimonial

What they say.

Real Stories from Real Clients

"I thoroughly enjoyed my course! Chanel is so knowledgeable and informative and really gives you a full view of the yachting industry. She also gives you a full arsenal of knowledge to go out into the industry with to feel confident. She is also extremely helpful and very very professional."

"I completed my advanced silver service course at SYTA. I recommend it for everyone that want to experience more in the yatching industry and your stewardess skills. I really enjoy my time there it was amazing experience."

"I’ve used VYA Twice and each time I have received my desired outcome. The second time with a very limited time frame, but with the assistance of VYA I received everything I required on time. Tatum is a star and anyone could put their trust in the assistance and support of VYA!"

"My experience was amazing and Chanel did a fantastic job at teaching me and my fellow Stewardess students all the ins and outs the job require, throughout the journey i felt the emotional and professional support a mentor should give and more i would recommend the course to anyone that wants to know more about life at sea. "

"Chanel was the very best, her energy ,knowledge and support is amazing "

"It was an informative and helpful course, I learned alot of new life skills that i did not know about before, Everyone was very kind."